Japan loses a fifth of its PS3 shipment |
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| Written by Matt Chapman | |
| Wednesday, 01 November 2006 | |
 Sony’s problems with its next-generation PlayStation 3 games console show no signs of going away. Reports coming out of Japan now claim that the region will only get 80,000 of the promised 100,000 units expected at launch.
The shortfall is thought to be down to further manufacturing problems. The console was originally delayed because of issues with the Blu-ray high-definition DVD system. The 80,000 figure compares unfavourably with the US, which is still expected to get its 400,000-strong delivery. It also shows the extent of Sony's problems, with rival Nintendo releasing four million Wii games consoles around the same time. However, rumours claim that even with a full-strength delivery, some American shops are restricted to five units per store for the launch, which is nowhere near enough to meet demand. Europe has fared the worst in the PS3 stakes, with the launch in that region being delayed until March 2007. |
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